Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
John WoodenRead
The goal in life is the same as in basketball: make the effort to do the best you are capable of doing--in marriage, at your job, in the community, for your country. Make the effort to contribute in whatever way you can. You may do it materially or with time, ideas, or work. Making the effort to contribute is what counts. The effort is what counts in everything.
Interpretation
The key to success in life is making an effort to contribute your best in all areas, including relationships and work.
John Wooden emphasizes that the fundamental goal of life parallels that of basketball: to strive for excellence and contribute positively in various aspects of life such as marriage, work, and community. He asserts that it is the effort we put into our endeavors that truly matters, regardless of the form it takes—be it time, ideas, or tangible contributions.
In practice
In a motivational speech to students about striving for excellence.
Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.
Adaptability is being able to adjust to any situation at any given time.
I think you have to be what you are. Don't try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.
Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others.
A leader’s most powerful ally is his or her own example.
The most important thing in the world is family and love.
Attitude is a choice. Think positive thoughts daily. Believe in yourself.
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
Procrastination is the soul rebelling against entrapment.
Less gossiping, more learning. Less complaining, more excelling. Less walls, more bridges. Less fear, more courage
For many young people growing up in minority communities, there is a sense that their lives are disposable. As athletes, we have a platform to let those kids know that their lives are important. That their lives matter to us.
People will always be around to tell you you're no good or you're wrong or unwise to keep doing what you want to do. They're wrong. They're always wrong. Keep going.
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